Editorial Assistant

About the role

The Editorial Assistant supports day‑to‑day operations of scholarly journals, ensuring tasks align with client expectations and established processes. This entry‑level position offers exposure to the peer‑review workflow and the chance to contribute to impactful scientific publishing.

Key responsibilities

• Provide support to Managing Editors and Client Managers through manuscript processing, email activities, and special projects.
• Develop an understanding of the peer‑review process from submission through acceptance using manuscript submission systems.
• Deliver high‑quality customer service while meeting productivity targets and deadlines.
• Communicate proactively, escalating issues appropriately, and maintain professionalism with clients, editors, reviewers, authors, and colleagues.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• 0‑4 years of experience or academic exposure in editorial support, scholarly publishing, project coordination, or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, analytical, and critical‑thinking abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn new systems and software quickly.